This class leans into the party side of Italian cooking. It teaches you to make pasta and tiramisu, the two dishes that most visitors most want to learn, and it pairs the lesson with wine that, as the name says, keeps flowing. It has a 4.9 average across more than five hundred traveller reviews, which points to a format that works: a guided, structured lesson, enough hands-on work to feel earned, and a relaxed meal at the end. Compared with the smaller home-style classes in the city, the atmosphere here is more convivial and more of a group event, so it suits friends, couples and visitors who like meeting other travellers. The pasta section teaches the basics of dough, rolling and cutting, and the tiramisu is the classic dessert of layered mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked biscuits and cocoa, one that is easy to repeat at home once you know the technique. The wine element makes the afternoon or evening relaxed and cheerful, though it also means you should plan nothing demanding afterwards. Because the class is a set programme with a trained host, it is a reliable way to enjoy a social, hands-on activity with little planning, and a good rainy-day choice. It also gives you a useful skill and a handful of recipes that outlast the trip.
Planning
The location, group size, duration, language and menu can vary by date, so check the details when you book. Mention allergies and dietary needs in advance, because pasta dough and tiramisu both contain gluten, eggs and dairy, and alternatives need to be arranged ahead. Wear comfortable clothes, and note that wine is for adults only. Schedules usually include lunch and evening sessions.
How to get the most from it: arrive on time, take part in every step, and ask the host about substitutions and storage so that you can recreate the dishes at home. Pace the wine through the class and eat well, and consider booking a session that suits a lazy afternoon or an early dinner so that you have no rush afterwards. If you are in a group, book together so that you can share a table.
Where it fits
It is a strong choice for friends, couples, hen and stag groups, and families with adult children. It complements a day of sightseeing by giving you a hands-on evening, and it is a very good plan when the weather is poor. If you prefer a quieter, more personal experience, choose a small-group home class instead, and if you would rather taste than cook, a food tour does that. For visitors who want a distinctly sociable, generous class with a clear menu, this is a dependable pick.
What to expect
The experience
A guided, hands-on class in which you make pasta and tiramisu, with wine served throughout and a meal at the end.
Best time
Lunch or evening sessions; book ahead for weekends.
How long
Around three hours; check the exact length for your date when you book.
Tips
Arrive on time, flag allergies when you book, pace the wine and plan nothing demanding afterwards.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Groups of friends and couples who want a sociable, hands-on evening with wine.
- Families
- Better for adult children or teenagers, as wine is served and the atmosphere is lively.
- Couples
- A fun shared activity that ends with a good meal and a recipe to take home.
- Pair with
- A museum morning, then an aperitivo on the Navigli.
- Time needed
- Three hours.
Good questions
What will I learn to make?+
Pasta and tiramisu. Check the menu for your date when you book.
Is wine included?+
Wine is served throughout the class, as the name indicates, for guests of legal drinking age.
Can it handle dietary needs?+
Tell the host in advance. Pasta and tiramisu both use gluten, eggs and dairy.
How is it rated?+
It has a 4.9 average across more than five hundred traveller reviews.
Is it suitable for groups?+
Yes. It is a convivial format that suits friends and larger parties.
